Alaska Airlines, office workers reach tentative labor agreement

Alaska Airlines and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) have reached tentative agreement on a new five-year contract for the carrier's 2,500 clerical, office and passenger service employees.
The proposed contract includes pay raises and job security provisions, among other improvements.
The current three-year contract became amendable Jan. 1. A ratification vote on the new contract is expected in early April.